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Juicy Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

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These juicy roasted cherry tomatoes are the perfect healthy side dish to liven up any protein and no chopping required.

They cook alongside your main dish or solo. All you have to do is toss the tomatoes in seasonings, roast, and serve!

large sheet pan of roasted tomatoes and salmon

The Best Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Roasting tomatoes will bring out the natural sweetness found in this delicious fruit (yes, it’s a fruit!) as well as some of its nutritional properties.

Tomatoes are a terrific source of lycopene, a well-studied antioxidant showing heart health benefits, as well as rich in vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin K.

What’s great about these roasted tomatoes is that it’s an easy-to-find ingredient year-round, and with a few minimal ingredients added, you have a healthy low-carb side dish that pairs great with main dishes like this Oven Roasted Salmon Recipe or these Garlic Chicken Thighs.

Ingredients

With a few simple ingredients, you’ll have this recipe ready for baking in no time. Here is what you’ll need:

  • Cherry tomatoes: sweeter than regular tomatoes, could also use grape tomatoes.
  • Red onion: turn deliciously sweet with the tomato.
  • Olive oil: helps the veggies brown.
  • Seasonings: garlic and Italian seasoning.

Be sure to check the printable recipe card below for ingredient measurements and detailed cooking directions.

ingredients for roasted cherry tomatoes in a large bowl before mixing and roasting

How to Roast Cherry Tomatoes

Preheat the oven and get ready to enjoy these juicy roasted tomatoes asap! This is what you’ll be doing step-by-step:

  1. Prep
    Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Wash the tomatoes and slice the onion.
  2. Add flavor
    Toss the tomatoes and onions with olive oil, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Time to roast
    Transfer the veggies to the baking sheet and spread in an even layer. Roast until the tomatoes are golden and begin to release their juices.

That’s all there is to it, and you can add this recipe to a number of dishes for an extra pop of flavor and color!

side by side images of cherry tomatoes before and after roasting

What Temperature to Roast Tomatoes

Roasting cherry tomatoes in high heat and not too long, at 400F for about 20 minutes, brings out the most caramelization and sweetness.

They can also be roasted at 375F for 25 to 30 minutes if you’re cooking them alongside a protein such as baked chicken breasts.

Tips & Tricks

There are a few tips that help yield deliciously sweet roasted cherry tomatoes that I’ve found helpful overtime:

Line pan with parchment paper
Outside of making it an easy cleanup, parchment paper helps prevent the caramelized tomatoes from sticking to the pan and tearing up when serving.

large sheet pan of roasted cherry tomatoes with onions

Oven rack in the middle of the oven
Roasting the tomatoes too high up will burn them before they have finished caramelizing. Make sure to position the oven rack before you preheat the oven.

Cooking with another pan in the oven
If you cook the tomatoes with another dish in the oven, you can position this sheet pan in a separate oven rack, in the middle of the oven, right below the top item.

Other seasonings
Switch up the seasonings by tossing the tomatoes with Cajun seasoning or Creole seasoning or ¼ cup pesto sauce.

How to Use Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Roasted cherry tomatoes can be served on top of cooked rice, tossed with pesto pasta, or as the roasted veggie on these savory oatmeal recipes.

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Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

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You’re in for a delicious surprise thanks to these roasted cherry tomatoes. It’s so easy to make and goes fantastic with pasta, fish, chicken- you name it!

  • Author: Laura Fuentes
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Roasted
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 pints of cherry tomatoes
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Position your oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
  2. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Place cherry tomatoes and sliced onions in the bowl and toss to combine and season all ingredients well. Transfer them onto the lined sheet pan.
  3. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, depending on how roasted you like. Make sure to give them a good toss around minute 15.
  4. Once ready, remove from the oven and serve.

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Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 84
  • Sugar: 4.7 g
  • Sodium: 9 mg
  • Fat: 5.7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8.6 g
  • Fiber: 2.5 g
  • Protein: 1.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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